A Mother’s Sin

By Beth | April 23, 2012

       She looks well to the ways of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.  (28)  Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her.  Proverbs 31:27-28 Matthew 14 describes a really ugly family situation.  King Herod has taken his brother’s wife, Herodias, as his own wife. …

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Who Saved Christmas?

By Beth | April 17, 2012

Yet the LORD was not willing to destroy the house of David, because of the covenant that he had made with David, and since he had promised to give a lamp to him and to his sons forever.  2 Chronicles  21:7   Dale Ralph Davis is a Bible commentator with very interesting perspectives.  For instance,…

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Hospitality – at MY House?

By Beth | April 13, 2012

   And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’  Matthew 25:40   I think it was about two years ago that I had a conversation with a friend as we were walking.  My daughter and son-in-law…

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A Variety of Gifts

By Beth | April 9, 2012

         Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: Romans 12:6 I love it when a plan comes together!  I was recently privileged to be a part of a Board of Directors that had a fundraising banquet that “came together” in a very successful way!  At this point…

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Easter: What We teach vs What They Learn

By Beth | April 6, 2012

                                 Come, O children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD.  Psalm 34:11 Stella, my 4 year old granddaughter, has been taught that Easter is about Jesus rising from the grave.  She gets an Easter basket but no one has ever pretended there is an Easter Bunny who brought…

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How Long O Lord?

By Beth | April 2, 2012

    Listen to advice and accept instruction, that you may gain wisdom in the future. Proverbs 19:20       The cry of the psalmists and the prophets – “How long, O Lord” – is echoed today by more than a few in our churches.  Unfortunately, they’re talking about the length of the sermon…

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